Million migrants seek new life in Europe last year
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The European Union experienced another year of substantial asylum applications in 2024, marking the second consecutive year with over a million requests, according to recent data from the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA).
The comprehensive report showed that EU member states, along with Norway and Switzerland, processed 1,014,420 asylum applications throughout the year. This figure represents a slight decrease from 2023’s total of 1,143,437 applications.
Analysis of the applications revealed that nearly half of all asylum seekers originated from countries typically associated with low acceptance rates, suggesting potential economic motivations rather than genuine refugee status claims. The EU’s Frontex border agency’s data indicated that 239,000 individuals entered the bloc illegally, representing approximately 25% of all asylum applicants.
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Syrian nationals continued to submit the highest number of asylum applications at 151,000, with Afghanistan following at 87,382. Venezuela, Turkey, and Colombia rounded out the top five source countries with 73,187, 55,705, and 51,529 applications respectively.
Germany maintained its position as the primary destination for asylum seekers, recording 237,000 applications, attributed to its robust economy and comprehensive migrant welfare programs. Spain registered 165,767 applications, while Italy and France each processed approximately 158,000 requests. Greece, Belgium, and the Netherlands also received significant numbers of applications.
In stark contrast, Hungary reported only 29 asylum applications, reflecting the strict border policies implemented by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. These measures have led to ongoing tensions with EU authorities, resulting in financial penalties against Hungary.
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The migration issue has increasingly influenced European politics, with anti-immigration parties gaining momentum across several nations. Recent YouGov polling demonstrated widespread concern about immigration levels, with particularly strong sentiment in Spain and Germany, where over 80% of respondents considered immigration rates excessive over the past decade.
The survey also revealed widespread dissatisfaction with government handling of immigration across seven European nations, with French and German citizens expressing particularly strong criticism of their respective governments’ immigration policies.
